Turismo de Galicia recently strengthened ties with Way of St. James associations in the United States, with the participation of Xacobeo Manager Rafael Sánchez in the 20th Annual Gathering of Pilgrims. The event, held in Georgia, brought together more than 200 pilgrims with an interest in the Jacobean phenomenon. This gathering consolidated the relationship with … Read more
The publication is the fifth volume in the series Compostela International Studies in Pilgrimage History and Culture, published by Routledge. It focuses on analysing the translatio of the remains of St. James the Apostle, son of Zebedee, from Palestine to Santiago de Compostela, and its impact on the historical and symbolic construction of the phenomenon … Read more
The Xunta will address adaptation work in, at least, four areas of entry of the Caminos de Santiago into the city, where the Town Hall will place the terrain at its disposal and replace the services affected. The Xunta informed of the contracting of the projects in order to improve the integration of the landscape … Read more
The Xunta de Galicia, through Tourism of Galicia, announces the Camino de Santiago 2017 Awards. The deadline for submission of applications will be one month following its publication in the DOG (Official Journal of Galicia). Bases of the call
Turismo de Galicia presents the guide Places Associated with St. James in Compostela and the Surrounding Area, which includes the most important or unique locations associated with the world of pilgrimage. This publication provides an overview of the many connections with St. James which can be found in the destination of the Way of St. … Read more
Brochure showing the many references to the Apostle and pilgrimages in the city of Santiago de Compostela (monuments, streets …) and also in its surrounding area (chapels, castles and landscapes) information and download